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UPSC Prelims 1991 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Match List I with List II: A. Damascus · B. Cassava · C. Pine forest · D. Insequent valley — 1. Taiga · 2. City in Syria · 3. West Indian tribe · 4. Wanganui in New Zealand
- (a) 1 2 3 4
- (b) 2 3 1 4
- (c) 3 4 1 2
- (d) 2 1 4 3
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Answer: (b) 2 3 1 4
Damascus – Syria; cassava – West Indian (Caribbean) staple of the Arawak people; pine – taiga; insequent valley – Wanganui.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Damascus is not the taiga.
(c) Damascus is not a tribe.
(d) Cassava is not taiga.
The trap
None.
🔒 Insequent stream: does not follow the slope or structure (Wanganui, New Zealand).
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